Nutrien donates $250 000 to St. Frances Cree Bilingual School project
Published by Emilie Grant,
Editorial Assistant
World Fertilizer,
Nutrien has announced a contribution to the St. Frances Cree Bilingual School in Saskatoon, set to be the largest Cree language school in Canada. The $250 000 gift will directly support the development of state-of-the-art kitchen facilities at the school. This continued partnership demonstrates Nutrien’s commitment to reconciliation and the importance of supporting food security for students as they learn about Indigenous history, culture, language and identity.
“The ka asamikiwisiwak kicawasimisinawak (Our Children Will be Fed) Student Nutrition Kitchen will support students with healthy meals, nourishing their ability to learn and grow in a culturally rich environment,” says Julie Ann Wriston, Indigenous Relations Director at Nutrien. “Nutrien’s purpose is to Feed the Future. It is our shared commitment with St. Frances Cree Bilingual School to ensure that our future leaders have the best opportunities to learn and grow. Nutrition, education, and culture coming together in this way are the building blocks that feed great minds.”
The groundbreaking for the new school took place in the summer of 2023, with its opening scheduled for September 2025. The new school will consolidate the current operations at two locations in Saskatoon into one learning environment, enabling social and academic success for its students.
“We’re very grateful for Nutrien’s contribution to the Student Nutrition kitchen at the new St. Frances Cree Bilingual School,” said Diane Boyko, Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Board Chair. “Nutrien funds school food programs so student hunger doesn’t get in the way of learning. Removing this barrier is an important part of student learning and their future success. This modern, well-equipped kitchen will enable us to prepare nutritious meals for generations of students.”
Read the article online at: https://www.worldfertilizer.com/project-news/06112024/nutrien-donates-us250-000-to-st-frances-cree-bilingual-school-project/
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